telefonkatalog
The word 'telefonkatalog' is divided into six syllables (te-le-fon-ka-ta-log) with primary stress on 'fon'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk's preference for open syllables and avoids complex onsets. It's a compound noun of Greek origin.
Definitions
- 1
A directory listing telephone numbers.
Telephone directory
“Eg fann nummeret i telefonkatalogen.”
“Ho blar gjennom telefonkatalogen.”
syn:telefonbok
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fon').
Syllables
te — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. fon — Open syllable, primary stressed.. ka — Open syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. log — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Avoidance of Complex Onsets
Syllable boundaries generally avoid placing complex consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable.
- Regional variations in 'f' pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
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